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Old 02-18-2015, 12:15 PM   #15
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I wasn't implying that the Prothane inserts are stiffer than the Z/28 inserts, just that they're stiffer/better than the V6/SS/1LE/ZL1.

I still feel a spherical bearing would be the ultimate solution.

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Old 02-18-2015, 01:19 PM   #16
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We are working on a front radius rod spherical that will be user rebuildable, with replaceable delrin cups and adjustable tension.
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Old 03-01-2015, 11:56 AM   #17
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We are working on a front radius rod spherical that will be user rebuildable, with replaceable delrin cups and adjustable tension.
Just concentrate on safety. Will be well worth it. I have my Pfadt installed pieces saving for track use since they no longer exist. I still like the PFadts above all even the Z28 pieces.
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Old 03-01-2015, 12:05 PM   #18
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Just concentrate on safety. Will be well worth it. I have my Pfadt installed pieces saving for track use since they no longer exist. I still like the PFadts above all even the Z28 pieces.
Oh, we concentrate on safety, it's always a priority. Our product liability insurance requires pretty extensive testing as well. It has slowed down production on many pieces, but it's important.
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Old 03-19-2015, 07:41 AM   #19
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Can anyone confirm whether the Z/28 radius arms themselves (minus the inserts) are different from what would have come on the ZL1 stock? I've got the 23105018 and 23105019 Z/28 parts sitting here, but I'm contemplating on just swapping the inserts into my stock ZL1 arms. No need to replace the whole arm if the inserts are the only difference...

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Old 04-14-2015, 02:54 PM   #20
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Over the years there have been a number of solutions offered and sold for the 5th Gen Camaro radius / brake tension arm. They deliver from the factory with a soft rubber insert. How soft? Way back when, the Camaro TEAM was working on the prototype 5th gen race car. They reached out to me for a set of steel jacketed radius bushing from the G8. Those were too small so we custom made them a set of bushings for the prototype. They didn't want to test that car on slicks with the soft OE rubber snubber.

We also made a couple of urethane inserts for them. The one that looked exactly like the OE rubber bushing, but was made out of dense urethane came from TEAM Camaro. The full face insert was designed by me one late night at my kitchen table. Both worked reasonably well, but the full face was better.

The new Z/28 delivers with a cast nylon insert. it is hard, but it is a clone of the original part. Since I am not constrained by anything other than my imagination and the ability of manufacturing to make it we are introducing Billet Bushings. Billet Bushings are cut with a water jet from Delrin or aluminum. They are machined and hand finished. Aluminum bushing are anodized our favorite color black magic.





You can see the difference in this side by side comparisson.



Do they work? I know have take off Z/28 parts sitting on my shelf. Some would argue that a spherical front bushing would deliver much better results. I would reply that they haven't driven on a JPSS Billet Bushing.

Why do they work so incredibly well? Because they limit the arm movement under braking, acceleration and when the car is in motion. This reduce the range of dynamic caster change delivering huge improvements in on center steering feel, direction control and turning.

We make 2010 to 2015 5th Gen Camaro Radius / Brake tension Arm Bushings out of Delrin and Aluminum. There is no discernible difference in performance. We make them in aluminum because they are so damn cool and some people want all the cool they can get.

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JPSS will be releasing a number of new products. Our Black magic 27 / 32mm Sway baars will be in stock in about three weeks. We should be final fitting our Knockout Camber Plates late next week. Our Quiet as OEM Adjustable Endlinks should be in stock in just a few days. Caster Locks are being anodized as I type this. JPSS Camber / Caster Eccentrics are in manufacturings and due in stock in 10 days or less. We are struggling to get tjhe price point right on our 5th Gen Knuckle Drops. Our project Z/28 Light is still in development along with our website. Please excuse our dust while we build you the finest parts we can imagine and manufacture.
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Old 04-14-2015, 06:43 PM   #21
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Over the years there have been a number of solutions offered and sold for the 5th Gen Camaro radius / brake tension arm. They deliver from the factory with a soft rubber insert. How soft? Way back when, the Camaro TEAM was working on the prototype 5th gen race car. They reached out to me for a set of steel jacketed radius bushing from the G8. Those were too small so we custom made them a set of bushings for the prototype. They didn't want to test that car on slicks with the soft OE rubber snubber.

We also made a couple of urethane inserts for them. The one that looked exactly like the OE rubber bushing, but was made out of dense urethane came from TEAM Camaro. The full face insert was designed by me one late night at my kitchen table. Both worked reasonably well, but the full face was better.

The new Z/28 delivers with a cast nylon insert. it is hard, but it is a clone of the original part. Since I am not constrained by anything other than my imagination and the ability of manufacturing to make it we are introducing Billet Bushings. Billet Bushings are cut with a water jet from Delrin or aluminum. They are machined and hand finished. Aluminum bushing are anodized our favorite color black magic.





You can see the difference in this side by side comparisson.



Do they work? I know have take off Z/28 parts sitting on my shelf. Some would argue that a spherical front bushing would deliver much better results. I would reply that they haven't driven on a JPSS Billet Bushing.

Why do they work so incredibly well? Because they limit the arm movement under braking, acceleration and when the car is in motion. This reduce the range of dynamic caster change delivering huge improvements in on center steering feel, direction control and turning.

We make 2010 to 2015 5th Gen Camaro Radius / Brake tension Arm Bushings out of Delrin and Aluminum. There is no discernible difference in performance. We make them in aluminum because they are so damn cool and some people want all the cool they can get.

www.JPSSonline.com

Our Premier JPSS Dealers
Blackjack Speed Shop
Complete Automotive
JDP
National Speed
Nickey Chicago
Raymond's Performance
Wretched Performance

JPSS will be releasing a number of new products. Our Black magic 27 / 32mm Sway baars will be in stock in about three weeks. We should be final fitting our Knockout Camber Plates late next week. Our Quiet as OEM Adjustable Endlinks should be in stock in just a few days. Caster Locks are being anodized as I type this. JPSS Camber / Caster Eccentrics are in manufacturings and due in stock in 10 days or less. We are struggling to get tjhe price point right on our 5th Gen Knuckle Drops. Our project Z/28 Light is still in development along with our website. Please excuse our dust while we build you the finest parts we can imagine and manufacture.
Any plans for a nice set of coilovers?
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Old 04-14-2015, 07:59 PM   #23
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Old 04-16-2015, 09:05 PM   #27
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Black Magic Billet Bushings in Aluminum. There is nothing like this in the industry, except from JPSS.

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Old 04-16-2015, 09:12 PM   #28
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